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    VIN
    9 = 1979 model year
    F = Dearborn Assembly
    02 = Mustang 2-dr coupe
    F = 5.0L V8 engine
    351873 = 251,873rd 1979 Ford scheduled for production at Dearborn Assembly

    Door Tag
    Date - 07-79 = July 1979 scheduled build
    GVWR - 3871 lb/1755 kg = gross vehicle weight rating
    Fr GAWR - 2074 lb/940 kg = front gross axe weight rating
    Re GAWR - 1817 lb/824 kg = rear gross axle weight rating
    F0127 = 127 lbs front accessory reserve load
    R0081 = 81 lbs rear accessory reserve load
    Exterior Paint Colors - 1G = Silver Metallic
    DSO - B1 = Central Ford of Canada district sales office
    Body - 66B = Mustang 2-dr coupe
    Mldg - 73P = Black bodyside moulding w/ Argent stripe inserts
    Int Trim - BD = cloth & vinyl seating, high-back front buckets (B), Medium Red interior color (D)
    A/C - [blank] = no factory air conditioner
    R - [blank] = no factory radio
    S - [blank] = no sunroof
    Ax - B = 2.47:1 rear axle ratio w/ non-locking differential
    Tr - W = C4 automatic transmission
    ZZ = front springs
    FF = rear springs

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    MUSTANG = Mustang model line
    351873 = 251,873rd 1979 Ford scheduled for production at Dearborn Assembly
    66B = Mustang 2-dr coupe
    F = 5.0L V8 engine
    1328 = body & paint rotations #1328
    1GG = Silver Metallic exterior paint color
    R = Medium Red interior trim color
    ST
    HB = heated backlite (rear defrost)
    RA = road abrasion coating (lower bodyside protection)
    LHM = left hand mirror
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    1 = no hood scoop
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    It had a dealer installed AM ford radio and center dash speaker accessory with a factory woodgrain radio bezel. The antenna was a cheap aftermarket one as the screw holes were never used for a factory one which I found odd.

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    Wow sounds like a freaking awesome car! No ac.. cool

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    Eventhough I just got it, I have it for sale. It wasn't as described.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blainer View Post
    Eventhough I just got it, I have it for sale. It wasn't as described.

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    Cool car and I know you've been looking for a nice original car, but what was wrong that you didn't like? Obviously, I can see that the dash FEP apart. Just curious.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fearnot View Post
    Cool car and I know you've been looking for a nice original car, but what was wrong that you didn't like? Obviously, I can see that the dash FEP apart. Just curious.
    I was deceived about body condition.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blainer View Post
    I was deceived about body condition.

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    That sucks. Long way from you but here's one I just saw.
    https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/5723177293.html
    It's fairly close to me. Let me know if I can help.
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    88 Turbo Coupe 5spd
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    79 Capri RS - 2.3/5spd restomod
    80 Capri 5.0/5spd project
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    79 Pace Car 5.0/5spd project
    85 LTD LX factory 5spd?(not documented)
    86 GT conv 5.0/5spd
    79 Pace Car 2.3/4spd - needs new home

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    Build sheet found!!
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    Can you email me a higher res pic? Should be able to decode some of it.

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    Also, where did you find that sheet? So others know of the secret hiding spots.
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    What is wrong with the condition of the body.

    Chassis, I found my build sheet behind the quarter plastic , passenger side in my 84Gt.
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    It was found under passenger side carpet. Tape still sticky...lol

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    I'll try to get a higher resolution photo to you.

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    Any progress on the build sheet pic?
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    Quote Originally Posted by FoxChassis View Post
    Any progress on the build sheet pic?
    I'll should be able to get it today. I could fill in the blanks too and write it out. I can see them pretty good.

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    I hope this is better as I sold the car.

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